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Creative 525D User Manual

User Manual
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Reminders
Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. In the
European Union and Other European countries which there are separate collection systems
for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you
will help prevent potentially hazardous to the environment and to human health, which could
otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help conserve natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and
electronic equipment with your household wasted. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
CAUTION
Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause
damage or malfunction. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 60〬C (140〬F), or incinerate.
Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside.
Keep the unit away from children. Do not disassemble or dispose product in fire.
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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
The camera with 5 Megapixel CCD sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. By way of
using MPEG-4 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High
quality images with up to 11 Megapixel can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD
monitor, users can compose images and examine them easily.
Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed
manually. An 8x digital zoom increases user control over the movies and pictures you take.
The camera is also ideally suited for using as a WebCam hooked up to your home computer
via high speed USB 2.0 port
Built-in 32MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without memory card. The
memory card slot allows users to increase the storage capacity up to 2GB.
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
Creative DiVi CAM 525D
AC adapter
Mini USB 2.0 cable
Audio-Video cable
Li-ion rechargeable battery
Multi-language Quick Start Guide
Installation CD (Creative DiVi CAM 525D driver, Ulead software and Multi-language User
Manual)
Stereo earphones
Remote control
Wrist strap
Camera pouch
Lens cap
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Front View
Microphone
Lens
Flash
Self-Timer LED
IR Receive
KeyPad illustration
Direction Buttons
LCD Panel
Power button
Picture Shutter Button
REC/PLAY Button
V Out/ Earphone
USB 2.0 Port/Power Adaptor Por
Enter Buttons
Movie Shutter Button
Tele-Wide Button
AV In
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Macro Switch
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LCD Panel
Side View
Speake
Battery /SD Card Cover
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Loading the Battery
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Before using the camera, user must load
NP60 rechargeable Li-ion battery.
1. Follow the arrow direction and slide to
eject the battery / SD cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the
correct polarity marks (+ or -)
3. Close the battery/SD Card Cover firmly.
Section 2
Getting Up and Running
SD Card
Batter
Charging Battery
Please fully charge Li-ion Battery via power adaptor for at least ten hours before you use the
camera for the first time.
(1) Plug power adaptor cable into the USB port.
(2) When charging battery, the self-timer LED light keeps blinking. LED light will stay on after
battery charge completes.
(3) It takes three hours to fully recharge the battery each time.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card（Optional）
The camera comes with 32MB built-in memory that allows you to store pictures, movies,
recorded voice and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD or
MMC memory card up to 2G. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure above and:
1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
2. Insert the memory card until it locks into position.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to release it. When the card pops
out, gently remove it from its slot.
Note
When a memory card is fitted, movies and pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-in memory.
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Protecting Data on an SD Card
SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures, movies and voice can be recorded
when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is on writeable position before recording any
media.
Write-Protected
Writeable position
Writeable position
Write-Protected
Position
Position
Turning the Camera On and Getting Started
To turn on the camera:
(1) Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.
(2) Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it.
To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button (
To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button (
To record the voice, press the Upper Button of Direction Buttons and press the Movie
Shutter Button (
) to start voice recording.
To view stored movies, pictures or listen to stored MP3 and voice recordings, press the
REC/PLAY Button once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to
Record Mode.
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).
Turning the Camera Off
To turn off the Camera, you can either press or hold the Power Button for one second, or you
can place the panel back to its original position.
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Button Function
Up Button
Enter Button
Enter Button
Left Button
Left Button
Up Button
Down Button
Down Button
Section 3
Record Mode
Right Button
Right Button
Right Button : Flash AUTO/OFF
Left Button :Self-Timer ON/OFF
Up Button : Voice Recording Mode ON
Down Button: LCD Information ON/OFF
Enter Button : Menu ON
Power Button: Press down for one second to turn
on or turn off the camera.
REC/PLAY Button: Switch between Record
Mode and Playback Mode.
Tele-Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out.
Movie Shutter Button: Start to take movie, or
record voice.
Picture Shutter Button: Start to take picture
Macro switch: Switch between Normal Mode,
Portrait Mode, and Macro Mode.
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LCD Monitor Information
The indicator shows below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded：
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Record Mode
(1)
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Voice Record Mode
Motion Stabilization
Two in One Mode
Photo Frame
Night Mode
Multi-Snap Mode
Backlight Mode
(2) Resolution
Movie:
Picture:
High / Standard/ Low
High / Standard/ Low
Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current
(3)
resolution.
(4)
(5)
SD card inserted
Macro Position Focusing
(6) White Balance
(7)
Battery indicator：
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Flash On
Self-Timer Mode
8X digital zoom
Date/Time : YYYY/MM/DD HH: MM
Full power / medium power / low power /
power exhausted
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MPEG4 Movie Recording
The camera is turned on in movie record mode as default setting. You can start recording
movie by pressing the Movie Shutter Button (
). When a movie is recording, a time indicator
will display on LCD monitor, it is only an approximate value, and is by no means absolute. To
stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button again (
).
To view stored movies, press the REC/PLAY Button once to switch to Playback Mode.
When recording, the remaining time displayed on the LCD screen is only an approximate value,
and is by no means absolute.
Resolution Quality Recordable Time
640*480(1.8Mbps) / 30 fps
640*480(1 Mbps) / 30 fps
320*240 (500 Kbps) / 30 fps
(with 512MB SD Card)
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
00:43:00
01:15:00
02:30:00
Picture Recording
Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.
Three resolution settings are available.
Resolution Image Quality Recordable Capacity
3856*2892 (11 MP)
2592*1944 (5 MP)
1600*1200 (2 MP)
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
Voice Recording
1. Press Upper Button of direction Buttons
to switch to Voice Record Mode.
2. Press Movie Shutter Button (
record voice.
3. Press Movie Shutter Button (
to stop.
) to
) again
(with 512MB SD Card)
200 pictures
400 pictures
1000 pictures
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Taking Close Up Pictures
The camera has two close-up picture modes to allow you to take pictures at close range. The
Macro Mode (
(
) should be used for object located from 90 cm to 200 cm.
To take close-up pictures:
1. Rotate the lens ring to switch to Macro (
the macro icon (
2. Press the Picture Shutter Button (
) should be used for object located at about 20 cm, while the Portrait Mode
) or Portrait ( ) positions. In Macro Mode,
) will appear on the LCD monitor.
)to take the picture.
Note
Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( close-up pictures.
) when you are not taking
Using Digital Zoom
The digital zoom magnifies images up to eight times when recording movies or taking pictures.
1. To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.
2. The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x and the magnification ratio is shown on the
LCD monitor.
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Main Menu Options
Movie Mode Picture Mode Voice Pen Exposure Effect Set
Resolution
Sharpness
W hite Balance
Stabilization
Exit
Resolution
Two in One
Photo Frame
Flash
Night Mode
Self-Timer
Sharpness
White Balance
Multi-snap
Backlight
Date printing
Exit
Operating in the Main Menu
Enter
Exit
+1.0EV
+0.6EV
+0.3EV
0EV
-0.3EV
-0.6EV
-1EV
Exit
Normal
B/W
Classic
Negative
Exit
Sound
Start-up Screen
Time Setting
Format Memory
TV System
Language
Default Setting
Exit
Operation Screen
1. Press the Enter Button when in Movie/Picture Record
Mode.
2. Use the Right/Left Buttons to move between main
menu options, which are Movie Mode, Camera
Mode, Voice Pen, Exposure, Effect, and Set.
Submenu will pop out while move to each main
option.
3. Press Enter Button to validate sub option you select.
4. Select Exit option to exit submenu.
Enter Button
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Default Setting and Validation
The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation.
1. Always: The setting is always valid.
2. One Time: The setting is only valid either once or till camera power off.
Resolution
Sharpness
White Balance
Motion
Stabilization
Two in One
Photo Frame
Flash
Night Mode
Self-Timer
Multi-Snap
Backlight Mode
Date Printing
Exposure
Validation Default Factory Setting
Always High for Movie
Standard for Picture
One Time Medium
One Time Auto
Always Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
Always Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
One Time Off
Always Off
One Time 0EV
Effect
Sound
Start-Up Screen
Format Card
TV System
Language
Volume
One Time Normal
Always On
Always Optional
One Time Off
Always Depends on shipping area
Always Depends on Shipping area
Always Level 6
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Movie Mode Submenu Setting
The main menu includes camera setting and other advanced setting. You can use Right/Left
Buttons to move between options and press Enter Button to validate the setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to the main menu screen.
2. The default option in the main menu. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings – HIGH (640×480, FINE), STD (640 ×480, NORMAL), LOW (320×240).
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
Enter Button
Sharpness
Your can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects. To change Sharpness setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to the main menu screen. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness
submenu.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed
immediately.
4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
Enter Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance
settings are available:
1. Auto (Default) : The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
2. Daylight: Under outdoors
3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition.
4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to the main menu screen.
Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select White Balance, then press Enter Button to switch to White
Balance submenu.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed
immediately.
4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen W/B Option
Enter Button
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Motion Stabilization
To enable Motion Stabilization:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to the main menu screen.
Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Motion Stabilization then press Enter Button to switch to
Motion Stabilization submenu.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
4. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Motion Stabiization Motion Stabilization Option
Enter Button
Note
The captured picture will be smaller when
motion stabilization is enabled.
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Camera Mode Setting
Picture Resolution
To change Picture Resolution:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to the main menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution
submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings – HIGH (3856×2892), STD (2592×
1944), LOW (1600×1200).
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
Enter Button
Two in One (Picture Record Mode Only)
With camera set to Two in One mode, you can combine two snapshots into one picture. To
enable Two in One:
1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to the main menu screen.
2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen.
3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Two in One then press Enter Button to switch to Two in One
submenu.
4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.
5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
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Display Screen Two in One Option
Enter Button
Photo Frame (Picture Record Mode Only)
Your camera features popular electronic photo frame. You can take your picture with preferred electronic photo frame. To enable Photo Frame:
1. When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons to select Photo Frame option, then press Enter Button to switch to Photo Frame submenu.
2. Use Up/Down Buttons to locate preferred photo frame. Then select Set option and press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Photo Frame Option
Enter Button
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